The chillier temperatures in Bishop will hang on for a while. You may be daydreaming about summer, but you deserve to be just as comfortable throughout winter. Your furnace makes this possible, so keep it working well with annual furnace service.
You count on your furnace to keep you comfortable in winter. It’s important to keep it well-tuned with furnace service every single year. When you take care of your furnace, it will take care of you and keep you comfortable no matter how cold the winter gets.
If you’ve already scheduled your annual furnace service this year, here are some additional things you can do to be certain your home stays warm:
- Have an energy audit — you will find that many energy companies will do an energy audit on your home to help you identify areas that can improve. It’s amazing how many areas let hot or cold air leak out of your home.
- Weatherstripping — a large amount of cold air flows into your home when doors are open. But did you realize cold air could be sneaking in even when doors are shut? Inspect your weatherstripping and replace it if it’s cracked or damaged. This easy fix could prevent a lot of cold air from finding its way inside your home.
- Recessed lighting — recessed lighting is often makes home heating a bigger challenge. They may permit a lot of warm air to escape through your ceiling. You can fix this problem with a little caulk or aluminum tape.
These tips are a good starting point, but you can find many more tips to help keep your home warm and comfortable. Or, give the experts at Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 760-784-9034 to get more tips and schedule your annual furnace service if you haven’t yet. You can also make an appointment with us online.